Pertussis — Vax-Before-Travel

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Apr 12

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Philippines Deploys Pentavalent Vaccine Against Pertussis Outbreak

Pentavalent vaccine protects people from Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hemophilus influenza type B

Whooping cough

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Feb 7

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Maternal Vaccination Reduces Whopping Cough

Pertussis Incidence Decreases Following Maternal Vaccination

Infant vaccination

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Oct 5

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Pregnant Women Significantly Increase Flu and Tdap Vaccinations

Expecting mothers benefit from provider vaccine recommendations

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Jul 8

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Polio Emergency Alert Extended For 3-Months

Polio outbreaks in Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan concern the WHO Polio Emergency Committee

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CDC Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions

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Feb 14

4 min read

Polio Outbreak Alert Issued For Certain African Countries

An inactivated poliovirus vaccination suggested before visiting African countries with outbreaks

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